Senior Data Analyst

McCabe & Barton; England; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join a financial services client's Information Security team in London. The role involves designing data visualization dashboards, analyzing complex datasets, and mentoring team members. Required qualifications include advanced PowerBI skills and 5-7 years of relevant experience. This contract position offers a salary of £80,000 plus excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' proven experience in Finance/Technology environments.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and reporting on IT function data.
• Advanced PowerBI expertise with portfolio of successful implementations.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain advanced data visualization dashboards using PowerBI.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, compliance gaps, and actionable insights.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to best practices.

Skills

Data visualization

Analysis of complex datasets

PowerBI expertise

Scripting and automation

Agile delivery

Education

MSc in Data Analytics

Tools

PowerBI

Jira

Python

Job description

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Delivery Consultant @ McCabe & Barton | Technology & Transformation Recruitment

Senior Data Analyst | London-based (3 days on-site) | 12 month FTC | Salary: £80,000 + excellent benefits package

About the Role

A leading financial services client in London is seeking a talented Senior Data Analyst to join their Information Security team. In this strategic position, you\'ll drive technology compliance initiatives by producing insightful management information through sophisticated dashboards and reporting. Collaborating with senior stakeholders, you\'ll help shape and inform critical decision-making for executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain advanced data visualization dashboards using PowerBI
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, compliance gaps, and actionable insights
• Spearhead automation initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency
• Present compelling data narratives to diverse stakeholder groups
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to best practices

Requirements

• 5-7 years' proven experience in Finance/Technology environments
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and reporting on IT function data
• Advanced PowerBI expertise with portfolio of successful implementations
• Practical knowledge of IT metrics and DevSecOps frameworks
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional data visualization capabilities
• Scripting and automation (e.g. Python, PowerShell, or equivalent)
• Delivery within an Agile culture (e.g. Jira, Confluence, stories, sprints, backlogs)
• Creating and maintaining MI dashboards (e.g. in Power BI)
• Generating & delivering MI presentations to Committees/forums (written & verbal)
• MSc in Data Analytics and security qualifications (ISACA, CISM, etc.) advantageous

If you have the skills and experience we\'re looking for, please apply with your updated CV.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance, Consulting, and Information Technology

Industries

• Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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